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What is the nominal ground range resolution of the RADARSAT 1 SAR sensor?
What is the nominal ground range resolution of the RADARSAT 1 SAR sensor?
- 23 m (correct)
- 10 m
- 100 m
- 5.7 m
Which of the following orbital SAR systems has a repeat cycle of 17 days?
Which of the following orbital SAR systems has a repeat cycle of 17 days?
- RADARSAT 1
- ERS-2 (correct)
- ALOS PALSAR
- Envisat 1
What is the swath width of the SAOCOM SAR sensor?
What is the swath width of the SAOCOM SAR sensor?
- 35 km (correct)
- 30 km
- 10 km
- 100 km
Which of the following polarization modes is NOT available on the RADARSAT 2 SAR sensor?
Which of the following polarization modes is NOT available on the RADARSAT 2 SAR sensor?
What is the wavelength of the Envisat 1 ASAR SAR sensor?
What is the wavelength of the Envisat 1 ASAR SAR sensor?
What is a major advantage of radar systems in terms of illumination?
What is a major advantage of radar systems in terms of illumination?
What is the primary factor that affects the radar cross-section of a target?
What is the primary factor that affects the radar cross-section of a target?
What is the typical resolution of images produced by radar systems?
What is the typical resolution of images produced by radar systems?
What is the primary function of an antenna in a radar system?
What is the primary function of an antenna in a radar system?
What is the term for the distance between the radar antenna and the target?
What is the term for the distance between the radar antenna and the target?
What is the primary advantage of a spaceborne SAR compared to an airborne SAR with a similar swath width?
What is the primary advantage of a spaceborne SAR compared to an airborne SAR with a similar swath width?
What is the purpose of sampling the return magnitude and phase in radar operation?
What is the purpose of sampling the return magnitude and phase in radar operation?
What is represented by the bright tones in a radar image?
What is represented by the bright tones in a radar image?
What is the primary information provided by radar images?
What is the primary information provided by radar images?
What is the format of the raw data file in a radar system?
What is the format of the raw data file in a radar system?
What is the typical revisit period for a spaceborne SAR system?
What is the typical revisit period for a spaceborne SAR system?
What correction is necessary during processing of spaceborne SAR data due to the Earth's shape?
What correction is necessary during processing of spaceborne SAR data due to the Earth's shape?
What is the name of the first civilian spaceborne SAR system launched in 1978?
What is the name of the first civilian spaceborne SAR system launched in 1978?
Which polarization mode is used by the SEASAT SAR system?
Which polarization mode is used by the SEASAT SAR system?
What is the wavelength of the radar signal used by the Almaz SAR system?
What is the wavelength of the radar signal used by the Almaz SAR system?
